ESTHER

ESTHER stands for Empowerment, Solidarity, Truth, Hope, Equality, Reform.

The group's purpose is to draw members of First Congregational together with people from other faith groups in the Fox Valley to build community and work on issues of justice for the common good of all. First Congregational is among the core group of congregations that joined together in November 2004 to begin this justice-based organization in the Fox Valley. The mission of the group is to identify and address root causes of poverty and injustice, promote community relationships and awareness that are essential for change, and work at all levels to promote and respond to social justice concerns.